Favre Returns to Duel with Packers in Big MN Matchup
The article previews a high stakes NFL week with Brett Favre facing his former team Green Bay as Minnesota eyes 4-0 while Green Bay searches for 2-2. Also notes Ravens hot start and other league storylines amid October schedule buzz.
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Bills at Dolphins expect heavy ground game shift
Miami shifts to Chad Henne at quarterback after Chad Pennington injury with the run game as the focal point and possible wildcat use. The Bengals trail Browns in turnover margin. Texans seek first winning season amid 0-2 home start and late 2008 upset. Since 1990, 51 teams with 0-3 records made the playoffs, a route neither club likely follows.
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Falcons struggle to run as Turner hopes for big breakout
Atlanta faces a rough run game season after a string of stalled drives. Ovie Mughelli blocks for Michael Turner who cannot finish plays as the Falcons sit 2-1 and 23rd in rushing with 92.3 yards per game. Turner remains hopeful, citing a near miss that could have changed the outcome.
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Gambles backfiring for winless Panthers
The Carolina Panthers 0-3 lay bare a high risk off-season strategy. Julius Peppers signed for 16.7 million to stay unhappy and high salary cap impact, Jake Delhomme extended despite playoff struggles, and Everette Brown traded up for in the draft. Turnovers and injuries threaten a bleak season as Fox laments 12 turnovers in three games.
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